West Frankfort and Benton serve as the primary hubs of this southern Illinois landscape, where the grid-like street plans of West City, Steel City, and Orient reveal the densely settled nature of Franklin County. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Big Muddy River and its tributaries, including the Middle Fork Big Muddy River and Ewing Creek, which carve through the region. This 2018 survey highlights a deep-rooted community history through its numerous burial grounds, such as the Masonic-Oddfellow Cem, Lithuanian Cem, and the County Farm Cem. The industrial and rural character of the area is further evidenced by the intersection of major thoroughfares like Pacific Dr and Spring Pond Rd, which link outlying settlements like Deering City and Cambon to the larger municipal centers.
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1909 · West Frankfort
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Herrin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Duquoin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · Herrin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Ina
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · West Frankfort
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Ina
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000